The U.S. Census will count every living person in the U.S. on April 1, 2010. Most people will be counted through a simple paper form that will be mailed to every residential address in mid March 2010. Households who do not return the form will be called or visited by a Census worker to collect the information. All residents of the housing unit return one form (see below) with all their information on it.

The 2010 Census is very short, and contains just 10 questions:

For the first time in 2010 tens of thousands of homes nationwide will receive a bilingual English/Spanish form in neighborhoods where it is determined there is a large Spanish speaking population. This will speed up and simplify the process even further. Additionally, there will be forms available in Korean, Chinese, Russian, and Vietnamese, and in-language assistance in 59 other languages.

Participation in the Census is everyone’s civic duty and responsibility. Furthermore, it is of vital importance to each individual, their families and their communities. It is an opportunity, once very decade, to do something that will positively impact our lives for the next ten years.

All personal information collected by the Census Bureau is protected by law and is completely confidential. The Census Bureau doe not share information with any other individual or agency. Violation of ths law is punishable by up to $250,000.00 and 5 years in prison.

The 2010 Census: It's safe, it's easy, it's important. Our Future is in our hands.